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Go from there to Point of Rocks, then take US 15 to Leesburg and Middleburg. This is the center of Virginia's horse country though Leesburg's proximity to Dulles is rapidly burying it in McMansion suburbs. See it while there may still be time.

We drove from Columbus to Washington in March via I-70 and I-64. Can't recommend there is much to stop to see, but the scenery should be very pretty in the fall. Do be aware that in eastern WVA and western MD (from Morgantown to Fredericksburg), THERE IS VERY LITTLE in the way of food or gas options. No kidding. We had plenty of gas, but had to wait 3 hours or so to eat lunch because we didn't know this, nor did we have snacks. Strongly suggest you take cooler with snacks and drinks, regardless of which route you take. Hope that helps!